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Have you ever wondered what causes aging? Hippocrates (a Greek physician considered the Father of Medicine) speculated that each person had a set amount of innate “heat” or “vital force” which is used up over the course of a lifetime. Today, we see this explanation as overly simplistic, but the reasons behind aging are still largely a mystery.  Since the 1950’s one of the predominant theories has been the Free...

Age affects all of us. Wrinkles, weakening muscles, and a less reliable mind are all signs that another year has gone by.  There’s no such thing as turning back the clock, but that hasn’t stopped human beings throughout history from trying their best to slow the march of time. Ancient medicine books are filled with herbs said to rejuvenate the body and mind.  Ashwagandha is one of these herbs. For...

3,3’ -Diindolylmethane — known as DIM — is a powerful natural compound obtained from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, watercress, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale. As our body digests these foods, it breaks down a compound called indole-3-carbinol. This process results in the creation of DIM.  Recently, DIM has gained popularity for its ability to affect estrogen levels in the body. But what can we make of these...